Under a new rule published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, several changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program will go into effect on Nov. 21, 2019. The new rule modernizes the EB-5 program by: Providing priority date retention to certain EB-5 investors; Increasing the required minimum investment amounts to account for inflation; Reforming certain targeted [...]
In a “notice” issued on Monday to international marketing agents (IMAs) and sub-agents entitled “Terms of Engagement”, described by some industry stakeholders as “weak” and “toothless”, Les Khan, the CEO of the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), attempted to address widespread abuse and fraud in its economic citizenship programme. In response [...]
Europe is the most appealing destination for individuals looking to acquire a second or alternative citizenship. In a world where global mobility has become synonymous with success, being able to move effortlessly across borders represents the ultimate competitive advantage. A passport, consequently, can serve as either a gateway or a barrier to the world, depending [...]
The government of Dominica has moved to strengthen the integrity of its citizenship by investment (CBI) program. In a letter dated October 11 it warned marketing agents against misleading the cost of investing in the country’s citizenship-by-investment program. Emmanuel Nanthan, head of Dominica’s Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), accused some agents of using text message [...]
We have a great news for the immigrant aspirants who are eyeing a citizenship in Canada. The Quebec Immigrant Investor Program, QIIP 2018 is reopening in the September 2018 and the authorities have invited applications from immigrants all over the world. If you haven’t had the chance yet to apply for the coveted program, this [...]
With the new diplomatic policies and visa restrictions, Iranians are looking for alterative options to emigrate to, and we have no reason to blame them. Looking for a new passport amidst travel bans and visa restrictions is a smart choice of people with means. The Iranian passport holders have the liberty to travel visa free [...]
China is not only a force to reckon with, but the country is sprouting up more and more of people who are willing to invest a huge sum to gain a second citizenship of another country as the borders tighten. While many a countries are opening their gates for new arrivals owing to the increasing [...]
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda CIB has come up with a limited period offer for the real estate Investors, a once in a lifetime opportunity who have been planning to invest in property assets in the country. The Limited Time Offer (LTD), is aimed to attract more investors by reducing the cost to half [...]
The St. Lucia Gazette has featured the names of six individuals who have lost their Saint Lucian citizenship under the Citizenship by Investment programme (CIP). The names of the six individuals – Hamid Sakhidad Barahooei, Sanioura Ali El Sayed, Mariya Barahooei, Taliya Barahooei, Shamel Alabboush Emad Ahmed Mohsen Alzari – were published on page 65 [...]
Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Timothy Harris, reports that the Hurricane Relief Fund (HRF) introduced as a temporary investment option under the country’s Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme, has been a largely successful initiative undertaken by the government following an active hurricane season last year. The HRF was established in [...]
